SSAT Analogies Question 442: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 442

15. Fresh is to rancid as

  • A. heat is to boil
  • B. ripe is to rotten
  • C. molten is to lava
  • D. shed is to discard

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B is correct. The relationship in this question is one of contrasts. Fresh is the opposite of rancid, just as ripe is the opposite of rotten. No other answer choice offers a comparable contrast.

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